Invacare 5143B User Manual

84 inch Bed Extension (5143B)

Service Manual

DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST

be performed by a qualified technician.

1 General

Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for further instructions.

To ensure the safe installation of the crossover cable service kit, these instructions must be followed:

1.1 Symbols

Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words.

WARNING

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Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both.

Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use.

1.2 Tools Required:

Two 1/2 inch open end wrenches; one vice grip

1.3 Kit includes the following:

• 7000M465 Extension Weldment L.H., Qty 1; 7000M466 Extension Weldment R.H., Qty 1

• 7000M469 Pull Tube End Assembly (5143/5143IVC), Qty 1

• 553000M699 Link Fabric Extension with Open Hooks Attached, Qty 2

• 53000M701Instruction Sheet, Qty 1

• 53000M434 Bi-way Locknut, Qty 2

• 54000M6412 5/16-18 x 1-inch Bolt, Qty 2

• 51000M135 Helical Spring, Qty 4

• 1176192 Bed Extender Sub Assembly, Qty 1

Part No 53000M701 1 84 inch Bed Extension (5143B)

1.4 General Warnings

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Safety

WARNING

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DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment

- otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction

with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.

After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

The 84-inch Bed Extension Kit DOES NOT change the weight limitation of your bed. Refer to your owner's manual for correct weight limitation.

2 Usage

Intended Use:

For conversion of a 80-inch Split Spring Mattress Platform to an 84-inch Mattress Platform.

2.1 Disassembly

1. From the foot end (D), push the drive shaft (A) towards the head end (B) to compress the drive shaft and disengage it from the gear boxes (C) at the foot end and head end of the bed.

2. Disconnect head spring pull tube (E) by removing cotter (F) and clevis pins (G).

84 inch Bed Extension (5143B) 2 Part No 53000M701

3. Separate link fabric by raising the head end and disengage the open end hooks that secure the head

and foot springs together.

4. From the head end (H), lift up on the bed frame (I) and disengage the rivets (J) on the corner plates out of the corner locks (K) of the head end of bed.

5. From the foot end (L), lift up on the bed frame (I) and disengage the rivets (J) on the corner plates out of the corner locks (K) of the foot end of bed.

6. Lay bed on side and rotate head and foot spring sections to a 90° angle.

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This will allow you to disengage head spring from foot spring.

2.2 Attach the Four Inch Extension

1. Attach four-inch extension (A) to the right and left hand sides of the foot spring frame (B) using 5/16-18 x 1 inch bolt and bi-way locknut. Securely tighten.

2. Reassemble foot spring to head spring.

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3. Attach the six open-end hooks (C) of the link fabric extension (D) to the existing link fabric of the foot spring (E).

4. Attach one helical spring (F) to one end of the link fabric extension (D).

5. Attach the opposite end of the helical spring (F) to one of the four mounting holes in the four-inch extension (A).

Part No 53000M701 3 84 inch Bed Extension (5143B)

When performing STEP 3, make sure the open-end hooks are positioned down towards the ground/floor.

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